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Memphis rocks Aurora Theatre stage, July 23- August 30

LAWRENCEVILLE,
Ga. (June 22, 2015) – Jive along to the brassy beats of
Beale Street in 1950s Memphis, where the birthplace of rock ‘n’
roll reels in an aspiring R&B DJ, who just happens to be white,
to spark change in the deep South. Bringing powerhouse numbers to the
suburban Atlanta stage, Aurora Theatre debuts
its 20th Anniversary Peach
State Federal Credit Union Signature Series with the
regional premiere of the hit-musical sensation Memphis,
playing July 23- August 30, 2015! A co-production with
Theatrical Outfit, this tuneful tale is sure to strike a chord with
music lovers of all ages!

“When
you take a mega musical like Memphis and
produce it in Aurora’s intimate theatre setting, what you get is an
unparalleled experience of fierce emotion, dynamic theatrics and the
ability for audiences to immerse themselves in the story and
characters,” said Producing Artistic Director Anthony Rodriguez.
“All of these elements combined are what make this an unforgettable
season debut!”

Loosely
based on real-life rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Dewey
Phillips, Memphis follows the story of quirky
and irreverent DJ Huey Calhoun and his transformation of the iconic
sound from the radio to the TV. Breaking racial barriers along
his journey, he falls in love with a soulful black singer and a
cultural revolution is ignited! Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards
including Best Musical, this story of passion, determination and
sacrifice presents a moving musical for all to cheer for.

Memphis boasts
an original score by Bon Jovi’s founding member and keyboardist
David Bryan with book and lyrics by three-time Tony Award-winner Joe
DiPietro. At the helm of this production are three of the region’s
top arts leaders; directed by Theatrical Outfit Artistic Director Tom
Key, musical direction by Aurora Theatre Co-Founder and Associate
Producer Ann-Carol Pence and choreography by Ballethnic Dance Company
Artistic Director Waverly Lucas. Leading a 25-member company of
Atlanta’s best performers, this is a spectacle of powerful, roaring
rock ‘n’ roll melodies, exuberant dance sequences and
not-to-be-missed production values.

Memphis is
presented at Aurora Theatre, July
23- August 30, 2015.
Two discount weekday matinees will be offered on Wednesday,
August 12 and 19 at 10
a.m. for
$20-$30 per person. Regular show time tickets can be purchased
starting July 1 for $30-$65 per person online
at tickets.auroratheatre.com or
by calling the Box
Office at 678-226-6222. Season
tickets and group tickets are currently on sale.

Show
times are as follows:

· Wednesday
– Friday: 8 p.m.

· Saturday: 2:30
p.m. and 8 p.m.

· Sunday:
2:30 p.m.

Our
co-production of Memphis will
continue September
10-20, 2015 at The
Rialto Center for the Arts (80
Forsyth St., Atlanta, GA 30303) with tickets available
from Theatrical
Outfit online
at www.theatricaloutfit.org/shows/memphis or
by phone at 678-528-1500.

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Now
in its 20th Season, Aurora Theatre produces professional live
entertainment to suit everyone’s taste. Aurora Theatre is home to
over 600 events each year. Two series of theatrical productions, the
Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series and the GGC Harvel
Lab Series, are comprised of the biggest Broadway plays and musicals
alongside exciting contemporary theatre. Additionally, Aurora
produces concerts, stand-up comedy, children’s programs, metro
Atlanta’s top haunted attraction Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, as well
as Atlanta’s only professional Spanish language theatre. Aurora
Theatre is a world class theatrical facility with two performance
venues. Nestled on the square in historic downtown Lawrenceville,
Aurora has FREE attached covered parking and is surrounded by
restaurants and shops. Aurora Theatre has garnered numerous accolades
highlighted by recent achievements that include winner of Seven 2013
Suzi Bass Awards, Creative Loafing’s “2010 Best Theatre Company,”
Georgia Trend Magazine’s “2011 Best Places to Work in Georgia,”
Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “2012 Best Places to Work”,
Atlanta Magazine’s “Best of Atlanta 2013,” Georgia Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 President and CEO Award for Excellence
in Arts and the Gwinnett Chamber 2015 IMPACT Regional Business Award
for Hospitality.